Moroccan Couscous

Name: Moroccan Couscous
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Ingredients: 1.25 teaspoons ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 0.125 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper; 0.5 teaspoon ground cardamom; 0.25 teaspoon ground coriander; 0.25 teaspoon ground allspice; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced; 1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces; 2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 inch pieces; 0.5 cup golden raisins; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; grated zest of one orange; 1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained; 1.5 cups chicken broth; 0.5 cup orange juice; 1.5 cups couscous; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

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This dish is great served with my Lamb Tagine and Cucumber Raita also on this site.

Recipe by BenevolentEmpress

Updated on September 4, 2022

close up view of Moroccan Couscous with vegetables on a colorful plate

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Prep Time:

30 mins

Cook Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

55 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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Ingredients

1 ¼ teaspoons ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
⅛ teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
½ teaspoon ground cardamom
¼ teaspoon ground coriander
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 red onion, cut in half and thinly sliced
1 red, green, or yellow bell pepper, cut into 1" pieces
2 zucchinis, halved lengthwise and cut into 3/4 inch pieces
½ cup golden raisins
1 teaspoon kosher salt
grated zest of one orange
1 (14.5 ounce) can low sodium garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ cup orange juice
1 ½ cups couscous
3 tablespoons chopped fresh mint

Directions

Place a large, heavy bottomed pot over medium heat. Stir in the cumin, ginger, cloves, cayenne, cardamom, coriander, and allspice; gently toast until fragrant, about 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in oil and onion, cook until softened. Stir in the bell pepper, and zucchini; cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the raisins, salt, zest, and garbanzos.
Pour in the chicken broth and orange juice; turn heat to high and bring to a boil. When the mixture is boiling, stir in the couscous and remove from heat; cover, and let stand 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork, and fold in chopped mint.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

246	Calories
3g	Fat
48g	Carbs
8g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 246
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3g	3%
Saturated Fat 0g	2%
Sodium 263mg	11%
Total Carbohydrate 48g	17%
Dietary Fiber 5g	19%
Total Sugars 10g
Protein 8g
Vitamin C 30mg	150%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 2mg	9%
Potassium 447mg	10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.